Cost of Living in Brevig Mission, AK

With a cost of living index of 68, Brevig Mission, AK is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 32% cheaper than the national average and 22% below the Alaska state average of 90. Brevig Mission is a small community of 691 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Brevig Mission's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $813 (38% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $80,900 (73% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.5x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Brevig Mission is $55,000, which is 27% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 18% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Brevig Mission. The area sees an average annual temperature of 28°F, with summers averaging 50°F and winters around 8°F. Annual rainfall totals 17.2 inches spread over roughly 131 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.